What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Macduff's Castle as Dovecot (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Macduff's Castle, associated with the historic Earls of Fife, dates back to at least the 16th century and is remembered as a strategic stronghold linked to the powerful MacDuff family, who held significant influence in medieval Scotland. Its importance is further highlighted by its connection to the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Doo CaveCave · 101 yd
East Wemyss, Macduff's CastleTower House (14th Century) · 129 yd
The Wemyss CavesVisitor information · 159 yd
East Wemyss, Wemyss CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 246 yd
East WemyssNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 299 yd
Fife coastal pathVisitor information · 330 yd
Jimmy Shand MemorialMemorial · 484 yd
East Wemyss, Back Dykes, Wemyss Fabric FactoryFactory (period Unassigned) · 835 yd
Wemyss DenQuarry (19th Century) · 902 yd
East Wemyss, Dovecot CaveCave (iron Age), Dovecot (period Unassigned), Rock Carving(s) (early Medieval) · 106 yd
Court CaveCave · 172 yd